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The abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Nigeria has provoked strong feelings of distrust and anxiety about the disorganization and vulnerability of the government. Jeffrey Brown talks to Carl LeVan of American University and Mojubaolu Okome of Brooklyn College about the historical and cultural rifts dividing the country and the challenges to Nigeria’s democracy. Continue reading →

Hundreds of protesters in Lagos, Nigeria, demanded its government ramp-up the search for the more than 250 girls who were kidnapped from a boarding school and are still missing. Nigeria’s first lady has accused protest leaders of fabricating the crisis. Meanwhile, the leader of Islamist group Boko Haram formally claimed responsibility, and said the girls are now “slaves.” Jeffrey Brown reports. Continue reading →

In our news wrap Monday, a car bomb ripped through a bus station in Nigeria’s capital, killing 71 and wounding 124. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan blamed Boko Haram, the Islamist group that has killed thousands. Also, the Chilean military prepared to evacuate 700 more families in Valparaiso, where a deadly wildfire has been burning for three days. Continue reading →

In other news Tuesday, the Syrian government ended 50 years of emergency rule, but security forces in Homs opened fire on protesters staging a sit-in. At least 17 people were reportedly killed. In Libya, government forces continued shelling Misrata as rebels appealed to NATO for more assistance. Continue reading →

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s win in Saturday’s presidential elections unleashed riots in some parts of the West African nation and underscored the challenges that lie ahead. Continue reading →

In other news Thursday, Senate Democrats rejected a key Republican amendment to the financial reform bill aimed at the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Also, Nigeria’s acting head of government officially became president of Africa’s most populous nation following the death of his predecessor. Continue reading →

The United Nations and human rights groups are calling for swift punishment in Nigeria after a bloody clash between Muslims and Christians that left as many as 500 people dead on Sunday, as the country’s unstable government tries to contain the violence. Continue reading →

The Nigerian military is asking for patience as it tries to contain the escalating violence that left as many as 500 people dead Sunday. Gwen Ifill talks to American University’s Patrick Ukata and the president of The Fund for Peace, Pauline Baker, about the political and sectarian violence in Nigeria. Continue reading →